‘Uber-pad’ unveiled at Gunwharf Quays

The most glamorous, contemporary home that Portsmouth has ever seen has been unveiled at No.1 Gunwharf Quays, the spectacular tower being built by Berkeley Homes.

On the sixteenth storey, the spacious 1,800 sq ft show apartment occupies half of the entire floor of the 100m tower. With an impressive 180º view of Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent from its full-height windows, it offers the ultimate in high rise living.

Celebrated London interior designer, Chris Dezille of Honky Design has created this ‘uber-pad’, choosing a look which says international style, with subtle references to Deco glamour. The dramatic glass-fronted architecture of No.1 Gunwharf Quays, designed by leading architects Scott Brownrigg and Broadway Malyan, is reminiscent of the towers of Dubai and is located on one of the world’s most historically important harbours. As the tallest residential building on the south coast of England, a home here is quite literally above all others in the area.

The styling shows off the scale of the apartment, with a large marble floored entrance hall setting the tone and a full size grand piano gracing the living area. The interior scheme is a celebration of the finest quality materials and luxurious textures. Opulent finishes such as silk, leather and wenge – a dark African hardwood, give a sophisticated atmosphere.

The reception area demonstrates open plan living at its best. The comfortable seating area has wide armed sofas in silk mohair, a media unit in wenge and ivory lacquer, both by Kings Road supplier Poliform and a large bespoke circular leather ottoman. The dining area, with table and chairs in leather and wenge, is topped with a contemporary chandelier from designers’ favourite Ochre.

The master bedroom suite evokes the atmosphere of a more glamorous age. From the oyster leather of the upholstered headboard wall, the heavily textured silk at the windows to the cut silk velvet bedcover, this room exudes tactile pleasure.

The heavily veined marble bathroom has a freestanding bath placed in front of the floor to ceiling windows from which to enjoy far-reaching harbour views. A separate dressing room completes this suite that would be at home in any five-star destination hotel.

In contrast to the ivory and honey tones of the master bathroom, the second bedroom creates a more dramatic impact with its inky wall tones. Other ‘on trend’ combinations, such as the pleated wall-covering in the hall which is reflected in the bronze mirror of the console table, bring the apartment’s timeless elegance bang up to date.

There will only be three apartments of this size and layout in the entire development, making this property all the more exclusive. And the lifestyle offered by this home extends beyond the apartment – for example for those who like sailing and want to take advantage of the location right on the yachting playground of the Solent, the apartment also comes with the option of a deep water berth at Royal Clarence Marina, which can be reached by a short ferry ride from Gunwharf Quays.

No.1 Gunwharf Quays also offers the best in security and convenience with underground parking, a lobby Concierge Service and a video door entry system. The development is well situated, with the waterfront attractions of Gunwharf Quays right on the doorstep, offering a wide range of stylish shops, bars and restaurants. Transport links are excellent: Portsmouth Harbour station is just a couple of minutes walk away, offering fast trains into central London, while Portsmouth is close to the M27 for convenient access to the major road network.

Robin Rixon, Director of Sales & Marketing for Berkeley Homes (Southern), comments, “This is a landmark show apartment for a landmark development, showcasing the essence of what we are aiming to achieve at No.1 Gunwharf Quays. We are creating a truly world class development reminiscent of one of the best destination hotels and of a level of quality and style that have not been seen in Portsmouth before.”

Prices at No.1 Gunwharf Quays start at £185,000 for one bedroom, £250,000 for two bedrooms, £410,000 for three bedrooms and £1.75million for a penthouse.

For more information, visit Gunwharfquays.co.uk.